Hillyard Moonfleet 36 for sale in Conwy United Kingdom

'Arun Moon', a Hillyard Moonfleet 36 was built by David Hillyard Yachts of Littlehampton to the design of Laurent Giles, who had been commissioned to design a yacht for Mediterranean Cruising by that company. She was ordered at the 1990 boat show by the original owners who were able to negotiate changes to the internal design and the final specification. Electrics were subcontracted to William Osborne Electrics of Littlehampton. The final fit-out took place towards the end of 1991 and into early 1992, all works were supervised by Geo. Philip (marine surveyor), on instructions from the owners. First commissioned 1992 - Now with her second owner.

The Moonfleet 36 is a heavy displacement yacht with a generous sail area that is capable of offering a comfortable steady 7-8 knots when cruising and is a good seaworthy dry boat with effective flexible performance and excellent maneuverability under power. She is easy to handle by two and is spacious for liveaboard and capable of long-distance cruising. The finish and custom craftsmanship are rarely found on yachts of this size. This example offers a superb inventory. Lying Conwy Marina

Construction

Hillyard Moonfleet 36 was built by David Hillyard Yachts of Littlehampton to the design of Laurent Giles.

The final fit-out took place towards the end of 1991 and into early 1992, all works were supervised by Geo. Philip (marine surveyor), on instructions from the owners. Electrics were subcontracted to William Osborne Electrics of Littlehampton. First commissioned 1992.

GRP hull, deck, and superstructure
Blue painted topsides with a gold hull stripe
Long keel with iron ballast
Partial skeg supported balanced rudder with stainless steel rudder post and bronze heel shoe.
Wheel steering

LOA: 36.00 ft / 10.97 m
LWL: 28.75 ft / 8.76 m
Beam: 12.25 ft / 3.73 m
Draft (max): 5.25 ft / 1.60 m
Displacement: 17,000 lb / 7,711 kg
Ballast: 7,000 lb / 3,175 kg

Mechanical

Mechanical:
Perkins Prima 52hp diesel engine, shaft drive to a fixed 3-bladed propeller. 652 hours run.
Deep sea seal was replaced by Sopromar (Portugal) in 2016.
Engine mounts were replaced by DiPerk in 2010
Engine alternator replaced in 2015
All seacocks were replaced between 2015 & 2017.
Service history - approx 20 hours run since last service

Eberspacher diesel heating - Not used in the last 3 years and will require servicing.

Electrical:
12v & 240v systems
3 x 12v batteries (2015)
Clipper BM-1 battery monitor (2015)
240v Shore power c/w shore support cable
Battery charger

Water:
Hot and cold pressurised water
Water heated via engine calorifier or 240v immersion heater

Spars and Rigging:
Masthead sloop rigged c/w twin spreaders.
Aluminium deck stepped mast & boom by TAB
Standing rigging heavy duty stainless steel with twin backstays
In-mast furling mainsail system by TAB
Inner forestay with Highfield lever
Rod kicker
Running rigging - all led aft to the cockpit
Lewmar winches 2 x 46st and 2 x 30st

Sails:
Mainsail (Crusader Sails) 2009/10
Genoa (Crusader Sails) 2009/10

Equipment

Deck Equipment:
CQR 35lb Anchor with chain and warp (plus 2nd anchor & chain)
Windlass by Simpson-Lawrence (manual)
Fenders
Mooring warps
Sprayhood (2017)
Cockpit canopy/Bimini (2017)
Deck cleats and fairleads
Boarding ladder
Outboard engine bracket
Gates in guardrails
Teak cockpit seating
Teak cockpit sole grating
Cockpit table

Navigation Equipment:
Compass
Raymarine ST4000 Auto-Helm
Stowe Depth sounder
Stowe Log
Raymarine ST60+ Wind (Speed and Direction)
ICOM VHF with DSC (2017)
Navstar Navigator 2000 GPS

Safety Equipment:
Manual and electric bilge pumps
Emergency Tiller
Fire Extinguishers
Danbuoy

Accommodation

6 Berths in 2 cabins plus saloon / 2 Heads
Mahogany interior with white headlining.

Forward cabin:
Two single full-length 'V' berths with foam mattresses
Infill cushion to convert berths into double
Large stowage compartments under berths
Lewmar deck hatch overhead
Dorade ventilator
Vanity locker and a full hanging cupboard
Door heading aft to saloon and forward heads compartment

Forward heads:
Access doors to both the forward cabin and saloon.
Plastic dropdown wash basin with pressurised hot and cold water.
Shower mixer tap with shower tray and teak grating
Shower tray electric pump
Jabsco electric toilet
Opening deck hatch overhead

Saloon:
Large 'U' shaped seating area to port with solid table and central bench seat. Upholstered in an attractive blue fabric with a white dot pattern.
Stowage below seating areas
Lined cherry and holly effect teak flooring
Lockers outboard to port

Galley:
Linear galley to starboard comprising of a twin stainless steel sink set into a Formica worktop.
Above the galley area are lockers with cupboards and drawers beneath.
Gimballed Plastimo 2-burner stove, oven, and grill
Refrigerator (Condenser replaced in 2016)

Workshop/Store room:
On the starboard side aft of the galley is a workshop with stowage.

Aft heads:
Access doors to both the aft cabin and saloon.
Stainless steel wash basin set in a Formica worktop with pressurised hot and cold water.
Shower mixer tap with shower tray and teak grating
Shower tray electric pump
Jabsco electric toilet
Opening deck hatch overhead

Navigation area/Chart table:
Comfortable forward-facing chart table with hanging locker behind.

Owners Aft Cabin:
A true owner's suite with a double berth and stowage underneath.
Hanging locker, drawers, and lockers
Lewmar deck hatch overhead
Large mirror
Access door to aft heads